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WYOMING LEGISLATURE TO HOLD SPECIAL SESSION MAY 15-16

CHEYENNE – The 65th Wyoming Legislature will convene for a two-day special legislative session beginning on May 15 at 8 a.m. The purpose of the special session is to address immediate needs of the state due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Legislature will also direct funds appropriated in the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This will be the Wyoming Legislature's first special session since 2004. Proposed legislation may be viewed at: http://www.wyoleg.gov.

An audio and video livestream of the House, Senate, and any potential joint conference committees will be available on the Legislature's website at: http://www.wyoleg.gov.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact members of the Legislature by using the online hotline or contacting legislators directly using the contact information available on the Legislature's website at: http://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislators. Due to social distancing guidelines, and for the safety of the public and legislators, the Capitol Complex will not be open to the public during the special session.

For further information about the State of Wyoming's response to COVID-19, please visit covid19.wyo.gov.